Clarence and Barbara Benard are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. This Saturday, April 2, the couple invites you to share in their celebration. An open house is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Benton. All friends and family are invited to attend. The happy couple was married on April 2, 1961, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.

Mary H. Bender Cook, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:18 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her home. Mary was born on December 2, 1919 in Woodlawn, Illinois the daughter of the late D.A. "Tom" Stephenson and Katherine (Watson) Stephenson. She first married Lowell D. Bender and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1985. She later married William F. Cook and he preceded her in death on December 31, 1995. Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Bill Bender and wife Alice of Omaha, NE and William Frank Cook, II and wife Floria of Milpitas, CA; 2 daughters: Carmen (Bender) Oslager and husband Bill of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Billie Lynn (Cook) Rouse and husband Jim of Encinitas, CA; grandchildren: Karen Oslager-Harbin and Don Hessell of Raymore, MO, William Mark Oslager and wife Twila of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Scott William and wife Jessica Bender of Virginia, Mary Elizabeth Cook of Milpitas, California, Frank Cook of Milpitas, California, Thomas Cook of Milpitas, California, Michael Cook of Milpitas, California, Kim Evans of Encinitas, California, Brandy Grant and husband Kevin of Walnut Creek, California, Joseph Daggett of Quincy, Illinois, John and Melissa Daggett of Quincy, Illinois and Jeff and Barbara Daggett of Paola, KS and other grandchildren; great grandchildren: Brandon M. Sears of Ludlow, MA, Daniel Montgomery of Ina, Illinois, Joshua W.T. Sears of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Bradie M. Oslager of Johnston City, Illinois, Brittany Jackson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Nick Jackson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Madison Daggett of Quincy, Illinois, Michael Daggett of Paola, KS, Allison Daggett of Paola, KS, Parker and Hayden Grant of Walnut Creek, California and other great grandchildren: great great grandchildren: Chase Bender of Virginia, Izak Jackson and Lailah Jackson both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and other great great grandchildren. Her parents and husbands both preceded her in death. Mary was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church since 1965 and was a long time member of Rebekah Lodge. She was a member of the ladies pinochle group in Woodlawn, Illinois and they all had a great time together. She lover her children, grandchildren, and great and great great grandchildren and enjoyed being a part of their lives. Mary loved to travel and fish and up until 1967 was a big part of her father's phone company Woodlawn Telephone Company in Woodlawn, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. MORNING VISITATION: will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Chuck Ellis and Reverend Beth Ellis will officiate. INTERMENT: Woodlawn Oddfellows Cemetery in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Nutrition on Weekends Program (United Way) and will be accepted at the funeral home, church or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Does anyone know if Jackie is the grandson of Daniel G. FITZGERRELL and Pauline GODDARD? Kay In a message dated 3/31/2011 9:50:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: COVINGTON, Ga. - Jackie Fitzjerrells, 77, of Covington, Ga., died Feb. 6, 2011. He was born on March 31, 1933. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Jimmy Fitzjerrells officiating. Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield, 36, of Mount Vernon, took her place on the front row of the angelic choir when she passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, March 28, 2011, while traveling in Alexandria, Virginia. Sara was born on May 21, 1974, the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Stubblefield. She was a beloved and cherished daughter, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her parents, of Mount Vernon, one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Ed Lobenhofer of Thousand Oaks, California, and two nephews, Kyle and Zachary Lobenhofer, who will miss their most enthusiastic and imaginative playmate. She is also survived by five aunts: Gayla Stubblefield, Jo Ann Garner and husband Richard, and Joyce Hodge and husband Kent, all of Sesser; Bette Reynolds and husband Gary of Benton; and Kathleen Sapp and husband Marvin of Columbia, MO; and one uncle, John Franklin and wife Donna of Portage, IN; as well as numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Willie and Hazel Stubblefield, John and May Fornear, and Paul Baker and Esther Baker; one aunt, one uncle, and one infant sister. Sara was a 1996 honors graduate of Greenville College, and received a Master's in Social Work from Washington University in 1998. She earned the designation of Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sara was a fearless advocate for epilepsy education and research. She dedicated her life to making a difference for better care and treatment for people living with epilepsy. She had served for 10 years as Epilepsy Services Coordinator for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois, and was participating in the Epilepsy Foundation of America's annual Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. at the time of her death. She was an active member of Woodlawn Christian Church, served ten years on the board of the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program, was a member of the Isaac Hull chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Association of Social Workers. Friends may call between 4:00 and 8:00pm on Friday, April 1, at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 2, at Woodlawn Christian Church in Woodlawn, IL, with Pastor Tracy Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30am until the time of service at the church. Private interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home, 2707 North St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62684.

COVINGTON, Ga. - Jackie Fitzjerrells, 77, of Covington, Ga., died Feb. 6, 2011. He was born on March 31, 1933. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Jimmy Fitzjerrells officiating.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Duane Allen Davis, 52, of Homestead, Fla., and formerly of Papertown, went to be with his Lord on Wed., March 23, 2011, at 10:35 p.m. at hs home in Homestead, Fla. He was born on June 25, 1958, in Aurora, the son of Clarence and Nancy Tooley Davis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Kluck, married in 1976 in Centralia, and she resides in Homestead, Fla., along with three children and five grandchildren. He was the loving father of sons Sean Davis and wife Melissa of Homestead, Fla., and Michael Davis and wife Virginia of Palm City, Fla.; a daughter, Belinda Davis of Homestead, Fla.; and was the proud grandfather of Tessa Davis, Mason Davis, Riley Davis, Kyan Davis and Symara Davis, all of Homestead, Fla. He was the beloved brother of Dale Davis of Papertown, Diana Hill of Dix and Darren Davis of Dix. He was the proud owner and operator of D.A. Davis Lawn Service since 1983. He loved to camp and enjoyed boating and fishing on the ocean. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Private funeral services were held in Homestead, Fla. Duane was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed but he will be forever in our hearts.

Mary H. Bender Cook, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:18 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois where you may call for further information at (618)242-3348.

DIX - James C. "Jim" McBrian, 53, of Dix, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at his home in Dix. He was born Oct. 10, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, to Ralph and Iris Jean (Hanley) McBrian. He married Mandy Winters on Oct. 4, 1980, in England. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with Randy Sells officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Visitation wil be from 5 to 7 pm. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. "Jim" is survived by his wife, Mandy McBrian of Dix; a son, Steven McBrian and wife Nikki of Centralia; two daughters, Carolyn McBrian and special friend Uriah Easley of Eldorado and Lesa Bird of Dix; five grandchildren, Katrina and Lindsey McBrian of Dix, Haley and Olivia Easley of Eldorado and Ryder McBrian of Centralia; a brother, Ralph T. McBrian and wife Laurie of Tallmadge, Ohio; two sisters, Gail I. Ashman and husband Robin Ramsey of St. Mary's, England and Debbie A. Cross and husband Alex of Haddenham, England; and several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents and one brother, Andy McBrian, preceded him in death. Jim was a self-employed truck driver. Memorials may be given to the Children's Hospital at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences

Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield, 36, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in Alexandria, Va. Arrangements are incomplete at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 30, 2011

MT. VERNON - Roselee Lease was born on August 12, 1934, daughter of Frank and Lillian Nickrent. She passed away at the age of 76 on March 26, 2011. Roselee accepted Christ as her savior, being baptized in April of 1964 at First Baptist in Vienna, Mo. She is survived by two children, Frankie Lease of Licking, Mo., and Lucetta Stagner and husband Clarence of Licking, Mo.; two grandchildren, Timothy Stagner of Pollock, La., and Robert Stagner and wife Tiffany of Farmington, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Kodi Arnold of Licking, Mo., and Draegon Stagner of Farmington, Mo.; one brother, Leonard Nickrent and wife Laverne of St. Louis; five sisters, Ester Bocktain of Mt. Vernon, Dorthy Szarwinski of Woodlawn, Barbara Parrot and husband Robert of Woodlawn, Patricia Martin of St. Louis and Martina Kitowski and husband Gene of St. Louis; many nieces, nephews and friends. Roselee was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillian Nickrent; her husband, Robert Lease; two sisters, Margaret Hodges and Mary Ann McLain; and a special companion, Barney Cadle. She enjoyed working outdoors in her yard from the many flower beds to cutting her own grass until last fall. Her true love was the making of hand-made quilts, from beginning to end, just finishing the last one in February this year for her son, before the cancer rendered her to not see. She also always enjoyed a good mystery book while she relaxed. Memorial service for Roselee is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Fox Chapel. All arrangements are under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to The Oncology Department-c/o Dr. Nevils, Rolla, Mo. Online condolences

passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on April 25, 1923, in Sims, to Frank and Bessie (West) Gray. He married Eva Austin on Oct. 12, 1946, and she survives. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Wayne City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Will Dueal officiating. Interment will follow at Thomason Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wayne City United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Gray is survived by a daughter, Bonna Levya and husband Edward of Woodlawn; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. He was a retired school teacher. He graduated from Wayne City High School and also from Southern Illinois University. He was a member of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge #759 and the Illinois Retired Teachers' Assocation. He was a past governor of the Lincolnland District of Ruritan International, and was on the health board, the mental health board and the Wayne-White Electric Coop. He was a member of the Wayne City United Methodist Church in Wayne City. He served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Wayne City Methodist Church or to the Wayne City Ruritan Club. Arrangements are in the care of Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City

Rick Lee Matherlee, 61, of Kell, died at 7:29 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born Dec. 31, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of William E. and Florence E. (Dearth) Matherlee. On July 10, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio he married Julie Hart and she survives in Kell. He graduated from Xenia High School in Xenia, Ohio. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Florence Matherlee of Kell; three sons, Jamey Matherlee and wife Tammy of Indianapolis, Ind., David Lashbrook and wife Stacie of Centralia and Danny Matherlee of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Angie Matherlee and Amy Matherlee, both of Miami, Fla.; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Lashbrook, Katie Lashbrook, Brandon Matherlee and Megan Matherlee; and a sister, Tonia Shepherd of Ohio. Mr. Matherlee was preceded in death by his father, William Matherlee. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Osborn Funeral Home in Dix. Following the visitation his body will be cremated. On line condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneralhomeinc.com

WHO ARE THE PARENTS OF BIRGINIA ALINE HESTER? Mt.Vernon, Ill. - Russell Norris, 98, died March 27, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. He is survived by two sons, Jim and Wendell Norris; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Aline Hester. Graveside Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Published in Courier Press on March 29, 2011

Russell Norris, age 98, of Waltonville, Illinois passed away 11:55 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. Russell was born July 22, 1912 in Waltonville, Illinois a son of Joseph H. and Myrtle Elizabeth (Dodds) Norris. He married Virginia Aline Hester on October 3, 1931 in Nashville and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2000. Russell was a Coal Miner and a farmer. He served his country in the United States Army During WWII. Russell was a past commander of the Waltonville VFW Post 9153 and was one of the founders of the annual Waltonville Veterans Day Parade, which was started in 1986. Russell served many years on the Waltonville School Board and also as treasurer for the Knob Prairie Cemetery for over forty years. When rural electric service came to Waltonville Russell put the Electrical wiring in Many of the homes in the area. He was a member of the Universalist Church in Waltonville. He is survived by two sons, Jim and Marge Norris of Newburgh, Indiana and Wendell Norris and wife Beverley of Waltonville, Illinois; six grandchildren, Cathy and husband Drew Osika of Mt. Vernon, J.C. Norris and wife Arin of Newburgh, Indiana, Jordan Norris of Waltonville, Marcus Norris of Waltonville, Cassandra Quick of Waltonville and Dallas Day of Mt. Vernon ; 8 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; sister, Mary Olive Sword of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law, Freda Moore of Mt. Vernon; and also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers, Harry, Louis and William "Bill" Norris; and also one sister Sadie Howard. Graveside Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday March 30, 2011 at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville, with Chaplain Ernie Collins officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Knob Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville

James C. McBrian, 53, of Dix, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at his home. Arrangements are pending and are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information

Mt.Vernon, Ill. - Russell Norris, 98, died March 27, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. He is survived by two sons, Jim and Wendell Norris; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Aline Hester. Graveside Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Published in Courier Press on March 29, 2011

nnie Kathleen Patterson, 86, of Opdyke, Illinois passed away at 10:49 A.M. on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Patterson was born on October 11, 1924 in Parke County, Indiana the daughter of the late Thomas Angus Short and Nellie Virginia (Prouse) Short. She married George Robert Patterson on April 24, 1943 in Columbia, Missouri and he preceded her in death on April 25, 1974. Surviving family members include her sons: Stephen Ray Patterson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Robert Joseph "Bob" Patterson and wife Linda Kay of Opdyke, Illinois; brother: William L. Short of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, two brothers: Robert and Tommy Short and one sister: Betty Biggerstaff preceded her in death. Jennie was a sales clerk at Super X Drugstore in Mt. Vernon for 19 years and later was a Wal-mart greeter and a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Merle Fullerton will officiate. VISITATION: No public visitation will be held. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home, cemetery or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Bruce Hill, 50, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:47 A.M. on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Bruce was born on Monday, September 12, 1960 in Litchfield, Illinois the son of Donald and Jean (Hertenstein) Hill. Surviving family members include his mother: Jean Hill of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Chris Hill of Pennsylvania; grandson: Laydon Hill of Pennsylvania; grandmother: Marcella Peacock of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Teri Hill-Bright and husband Mike of Chickamauga, Georgia; brother: Jason Hill; niece: Amelia Hill of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; aunt: Cheryl Lankford and husband Gary of of Walnut Hill, Illinois; uncle: Gerald Peacock and wife Marla of West Vriginia. His father and his grandfather: Francis Peacock preceded him in death. Bruce was a building contractor in Texas for several years and later worked for Acme Pest Control in Mt. Vernon and was of the Protestant faith. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to Service Time 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Jimmie Bledsoe will officiate. Mr. Hill will be cremated following the funeral service.

Diana Kay Burke, 70, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:11 A.M. on March 26, 2011 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Burke was born on September 25, 1940 in Elgin, Illinois the daughter of the late Estell "Bud" Schrieber and Zella Lucille (Decker) Schrieber. She married Bill Burke in Elgin, Illinois on January 9, 1965 and sealed in marriage at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple in St. Louis, Missouri. Surviving family members include her husband: Bill Burke of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: John Allen Burke and wife Lisa of Carpentersville, Illinois; daughter: Kelly S. Burke of Fort Meyers, Florida; 5 grandchildren: Madeline, Brian and Abigail Burke all of Carpentersville, Illinois, Collin Jones and Kaylee Jones both of Fort Meyers, Florida; brother: Donald Schrieber and wife Judy of Carpentersville, Illinois; brother-in-law: Thurlow Branscum of St. Charles, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, brother: Delbert Schrieber and sister: Donna Branscum preceded her in death Diana graduated from Elgin High School and was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Bishop Keith Wilcox will officiate. INTERMENT: Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Natalie Louise Chesley, 95, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:10 P.M. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Chesley was born on October 14, 1915 in Lynn, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Hector MacKay and Louise (Harmon) MacKay. She married Gerald Chesley on November 10, 1934 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He preceded her in death after 57 years of marriage on March 28, 1992. Surviving family members include her daughter: Mary Jane Chesley of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; brother: Donald MacKay of Peabody, Massachusetts; several nieces and 1 nephew also survive. Her parents, husband, daughter: Sandra Grimm, brother: Irvin MacKay and sister: Dorothy MacKay preceded her in death. Natalie graduated from Lynn English High School and later attended nurses training at Lynn General Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Chesley Bus Service and during World War II and she worked for General Electric in Massachusetts. Natalie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon for over 50 years. She was a member of the Mt. Vernon Federated Civic Club, Mt. Vernon Women's Club and the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge. She was a homemaker and worked part time as a school nurse for Jefferson County schools. She also worked on Angels on Assignment with the church and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and bridge player. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Victor Long will officiate. INTERMENT: Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois